Senate Resolution No. 173

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING Lucretia DeSantis Hunt upon the
occasion of her induction into the 2024 Oneida
County Historical Richard W. Couper Living Legends
Hall of Fame on October 10, 2024

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality
and character of life in this great Empire State is indelibly enriched
by the faithful and untiring efforts of those individuals who have
helped shape the history of their area; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Lucretia DeSantis Hunt upon the occasion of her induction into
the 2024 Oneida County Historical Richard W. Couper Living Legends Hall
of Fame on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Irish Cultural Center in
Utica, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Oneida County Historical Hall of Fame was established
in 1946 and honors individuals from Oneida County who made an impact on
the local community and the world; the Living Legends category was added
in 2001 to celebrate present-day models of people making a difference;
and

WHEREAS, Born in Utica, New York, Lucretia DeSantis Hunt was the
daughter of Victor and Beatrice DeSantis; after marrying her husband,
Fred Hunt, the couple moved to Puerto Rico where she quickly picked up
the Spanish language; and

WHEREAS, After returning to her hometown, Lucretia DeSantis Hunt
earned a teaching degree; she taught English as a Second Language (ESL)
at Mohawk Valley Community College and served as a teacher at BOCES of
Oneida, Herkimer and Madison Counties for 29 years, where she continues
to hold the position as head administrator of GED; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Lucretia DeSantis Hunt has been
active in numerous civic organizations including the Business and
Professional Woman's Organization and the League of Women Voters; and

WHEREAS, Additionally, Lucretia DeSantis Hunt is a member of the
Oneida County Office for the Aging/Continuing Care Advisory Council, the
Charter Committee of the City of Utica, the East Utica Neighborhood
Watch Committee, the University Women's Organization and the Daughters
of Columbus; she was also a member of the Utica Symphony League Club,
the American Italian Heritage Association, the Sons of Italy, Inc., and
the St. Cosmo and Damian Society as well as the Senior Center; and

WHEREAS, With a tireless and unwavering commitment to Central New
York and beyond, Lucretia DeSantis Hunt devoted her entire life to
making her community a better place for its citizens to live, work, and
play; and

WHEREAS, This extraordinary woman has lived an immensely beautiful
life built on compassion, kindness, and respect for others; she is one

of the most significant and enduring civic leaders in the County of
Oneida, and her insight and strength will forever inspire the lives of
the countless people she has touched; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Lucretia DeSantis Hunt upon the occasion of her induction into
the 2024 Oneida County Historical Richard W. Couper Living Legends Hall
of Fame on October 10, 2024; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lucretia DeSantis Hunt.